Projection Theory and Its Application into Media Discourse Analysis

Projection is a kind of logical-semantic relation which refers to the phenomenon that the secondary clause is projected through the primary clause, which instates it as a locution or an idea. Halliday conducts the basic research on projection from the functional perspective. Then Martin and Zeng try to develop Halliday's projection theory, resulting in a comprehensive framework of projection. Finally the projection theory is applied into the analysis of a sample media discourse. And projection theory is of great help in its application into media discourse analysis.